About the Book: This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B. Sc. (Honours) First Semester students of Chemistry as per the UGC Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Maintaining the traditional approach to the subject, this textbook lucidly explains the basics of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Important topics such as atomic structure, periodicity of elements, chemical bonding and oxidation- reduction reactions, gaseous state, liquid state, solid state and ionic equilibrium are aptly discussed to give an overview of inorganic and physical chemistry. Laboratory work has also been included to help students achieve solid conceptual understanding and learn experimental procedures. Salient Features: Highlights important laws, concepts and principles for a more focused learning Interesting examples and illustrations provided throughout the text Engaging chapter-end exercises, covering objective and subjective questions have been provided to enhance and strengthen learning of the students Table of Content: SECTION I: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1: Atomic Structure 2: Periodicity of Elements 3: Ionic Bonding 4: Covalent Bonding 5: Metallic Bond and Weak Chemical Forces 6: Oxidation and Reduction 7: Volumetric Analysis SECTION II: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1: Gaseous State 2: Liquid State 3: Solid State 4: Ionic Equilibrium SECTION III: LABORATORY WORK 1: Titrimetric Analysis 2: Acid-Base Titration 3: Potassium Permanganate Titrations 4: Potassium Dichromate Titrations 5: Surface Tension of Liquids 6: Viscosity of Liquids 7: Cubic Crystalline System 8: Buffer Solutions 9: pH Metric Acid-Base Titrations